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SUMMARY:Artemis II Lunar Flyby Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person at Kopernik Observatory starting at 6PM to watch the Artemis II Lunar Flyby! Today\, April 6\, astronauts aboard Artemis II return humanity to the Moon for a lunar flyby—the first mission of its kind since 1972. During this flyby\, boundaries will be pushed\, records will be set\, and a new generation of space exploration begins. Watch the lunar flyby in Kopernik Observatory’s Space Science Lab. Learn how to track Artemis II and other missions to space using NASA resources in our Computer Lab. We are also anticipating partly cloudy skies this evening and if that holds\, the observatory will also be open for telescope viewing. Don’t miss this historic event! \n\n\n\nFood will not be provided\, however\, we welcome you to bring your own packaged snacks and bottled drinks (candy\, chips\, soda\, etc.).
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/artemis-ii-lunar-flyby-watch-party/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:Humanity Returns to the Moon - Artemis II Launch Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:After 54 years\, NASA is returning astronauts to the Moon with Artemis II. In 2022\, NASA launched Artemis I—an uncrewed mission designed to test the Space Launch System rocket and Orion Spacecraft. Now\, the Artemis II test flight will send astronauts Reid Wiseman\, Victor Glover\, Christina Koch\, & Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day mission out to and around the Moon. Their first steps back to the Moon will usher in a giant leap for humanity as NASA prepares for a long-term moon base and missions that will take humans beyond Earth’s orbit. Artemis II is scheduled to launch during a two-hour window starting at 6:24 PM EDT on April 1st. Join us as we discuss this historic mission and give you an overview of the Artemis program. As launch time approaches\, we’ll tun into the NASA livestream to see the Artemis II crew take to the skies!
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/humanity-returns-to-the-moon-artemis-ii-launch-watch-party/
CATEGORIES:Livestreams
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SUMMARY:Spring Skies - Night Sky Observing This Season
DESCRIPTION:The Spring equinox occurs at 10:46 AM on March 20. Now that we are officially entering Springtime\, learn how to identify constellations and planets in the spring sky\, and how to spot the International Space Station. Free star maps will be provided. If you have your own telescope\, bring it with you and a Kopernik Astronomical Society member will help you learn how to assemble it and use it. After the program\, head outside to view the night sky through Kopernik’s telescopes.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/spring-skies-night-sky-observing-this-season/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Virtual Reality Part I - The History of VR
DESCRIPTION:The human experience derives from the senses—they shape our reality. The most powerful trait of our species is that we can communicate our realities to one another. BOOM—a clap of the hands—we have an analogue describing thunder! Draw out a series of lines on a cave wall and we have visual storytelling. By harnessing technology and the senses\, we learned to simulate the world around us—this is the story of virtual reality (VR). In this deep dive into the history of VR\, discover the techniques and technologies that brought us the VR we know today. On May 22nd\, return to KOSC for Part II to explore the present and future of VR and try out our VR Classroom.
URL:https://www.kopernik.org/program/the-evolution-of-virtual-reality-part-i-the-history-of-vr/
LOCATION:Kopernik Observatory & Science Center\, 698 Underwood Rd.\, Vestal\, NY\, 13850\, United States
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